Junction City, Kansas: The 49th Annual Freedom Run Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 Freedom Runners: Junction City High School and Chapman High School State Cross Country teams. This honor is given to local runners who stand for community spirit, value our nation's freedom, and have demonstrated success in the Freedom Run over its 49-year history.
The 2025 Freedom Run aims to highlight our community's youth through the involvement of youth runners, race route volunteers, youth-based water stops, and finish line workers. In keeping with this vision, we have chosen to award the 2025 Freedom Runner honor to two area youth running programs that exemplify excellence, dedication, and community spirit.
Both Junction City High School and Chapman High School's Cross Country teams distinguished themselves by qualifying several members and placing at the state cross country championships last fall. These achievements represent countless hours of training, unwavering commitment, and the kind of perseverance that embodies the Freedom Run spirit.
Many of these student-athletes have participated in the Freedom Run in previous years and represent the perfect "spirit" we celebrate today within our shared communities. These young men and women serve as excellent role models, demonstrating the hard work and resiliency it takes to reach the top of their sport.
By honoring these two outstanding programs, we celebrate not only their athletic achievements but also their contributions to our communities. These student athletes' participation in the Freedom Run connects our past traditions with the bright promise of tomorrow.
Join us as we honor Junction City High School and Chapman High School State Cross Country teams at the starting line on July 4th by registering here.
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